Martín Zubimendi

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

It seems strange that he chose Arsenal, given he probably had the choice of Liverpool or City. Maybe he doesn't like Balti Pies and prefers steak sandwiches?

They have the least competition in that position.

 

[nmc]

If they play him with Rice that’ll make them very defensive?

 

[Tricky_Trev]

We didn’t need someone who is solely a DM. We need a 6/8 hybrid. Zubimendi is quality but he’s not the right guy for us. Rodri is still alive.

Makes sense for Arsenal. Partey is getting locked up, so Zubimendi replaces him.

 

[IrishBlueSince92]

How many of this type of midfielder does Arteta want?

(Unless Partey's going to prison)

He'd be better off signing 3 or 4 to improve their forward options. They're very average in that department. Only Saka is good enough for a title winning squad

 

[Goatmeal]

If you read the article it’s about triggering his release clause. They will have a lot of competition in the summer.
He won’t end up at Arsenal. Probably some media spin to shine the light away from Arteta

 

[Asa's left peg]

No worries. By the time this happens we will be playing with 6 centre halfs and Rodri.

 

[M18CTID]

Interesting. Think I'd sooner him go there than Liverpool though if we're not in the frame!

 

[richards30]

Unless we never wanted him or he never wanted to be Rodri's bag carrier for club as well as country

Yeah possibly mate, Jack Gaughan did mention at the start of the month the 3 that we wanted and 1 is agreed,one closer and maybe we are still pushing for Ederson?

 

[Gumzy97]

Yeah possibly mate, Jack Gaughan did mention at the start of the month the 3 that we wanted and 1 is agreed,one closer and maybe we are still pushing for Ederson?

My theory is we might be waiting to see if Atalanta are out of the title race at the last week of the window. Then put a offer in for Ederson

 

[richards30]

My theory is we might be waiting to see if Atalanta are out of the title race at the last week of the window. Then put a offer in for Ederson

I think we are still trying to do the Ederson deal mate hence no other signing made.

 

[MCFCFanTX]

Doesn't move the needle at all for a team like Arsenal.

 

[Cobwebcat]

That’s the end of that one then.

 

[WesthoughtonJohn]

I think Arsenal will be in need of a striker more than a defensive midfielder

Yeah very strange move by them.
Everyone but arteta can see they need someone to convert their chances - the weekend being a prime example.
Oh well never mind

 

[Ajm1985]

They have the least competition in that position.

Ah just noticed both Jorginho & Partey are out of contract in the summer. Makes sense.

 

[DMA's]

Doesn't move the needle at all for a team like Arsenal.

Disagree. A midfield trio of rice, zubimendi and odegaard is very very good.

He is miles better than partay and Jorginho.

They still want a forward too

 

[wolviedinho]

Didn’t want to move now is probably why we lost interest.

Good player but you have to question how he will adapt, seemingly doesn’t actually want to leave Spain.

Clearly didn’t want to move last summer and doesn’t want to move in Jan.

Seems like a lot of hassle already before the player has arrived.

Arse have partey and Jorginho out of contract in summer. He obviously dosent fancy rodders competition, not many do.

Interesting who we end up with?

 

[ufo]

What does that even mean?

some people like to talk from bottom tooth less mouth

 

[freshie]

The article states that "Arsenal would like the midfielder to join immediately but Sociedad have insisted Zubimendi stays until the end of the season."

Surely if the RC is triggered then the selling club have no say on when the player leaves - or am I missing something?

 

[The Norfolk Blue]

Who will be first to have a meltdown over this?

The Dippers will be fewmin' .... odds on him getting booed when they next meet?

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

I think we are still trying to do the Ederson deal mate hence no other signing made.

Doubt he moves at all. Think it'll be a name we havent heard much, if at all yet.